n.
Pronunciation: p ə - ' r ā d
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from Middle French, from parer to prepare ― more at PARE
Date: circa 1656
1 : a pompous show : EXHIBITION
2 a : the ceremonial formation of a body of troops before a superior officer b : a place where troops assemble regularly for parade
3 a : an informal procession b : a public procession c : a usually lengthy array or succession <a parade of visitors>
4 a : a place for strolling b : those who promenade